Ottawa Senators' Dennis Gilbert Sidelined After Big Hit
Last night, Ottawa Senators defenseman Dennis Gilbert faced a tough break, literally and figuratively, after a heavy collision with Toronto Maple Leafs’ Oliver Ekman-Larsson. The hit left Gilbert down on the ice, and he exited the game without making a return.
Senators head coach Travis Green shared post-game that Gilbert is expected to miss some time, though the exact timeline remains uncertain. For the 29-year-old journeyman, who just strung together five consecutive NHL appearances, this injury might mark the end of his season, especially with free agency looming.
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In Philadelphia, goalie Samuel Ersson is at a crossroads with the Flyers. Despite a recent surge-winning his last three starts and boasting a .920 save percentage with a 1.74 goals-against average over four games-his future with the team looks murky.
His season-long stats still lag, with an .864 save percentage over 28 games, the lowest among goalies with at least 20 starts. It’s a puzzling situation for Ersson, given his recent form.
Meanwhile, the Bridgeport Islanders, the AHL affiliate of the New York Islanders, have released forward Scott Reedy from his professional tryout. Reedy, 26, joined the team in February but didn’t find the back of the net in six games.
It’s been a challenging period for Reedy, who’s been striving to recapture the form that saw him score 18 AHL goals and play 35 NHL games with the San Jose Sharks in the 2021-22 season. Last year, he managed nine points in 25 games with the Milwaukee Admirals, and now he’s looking for the next opportunity to break back into the NHL.